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“The same goes for grapes,” she
said. “And some people place grape
seeds in their wallets to bring prosperity.
Pork is popular, too, but don’t eat
chicken or turkey, because they bring
bad luck.”
In Peru, it’s popular to ring in the
new year with a pisco sour, according
to Ivan Colombier, owner of
the El Inka Grill Ceviche restaurants in
Dr. Phillips and Hunter’s Creek.
“It’s a traditional Peruvian brandy
mixed with freshly squeezed lime juice
and a touch of organic agave nectar,”
he said. “It’s a very refreshing
cocktail.”
As far as food goes, comida criolla,
or typical home cooking, reigns.
“My mom would make a homey
beef or chicken stew with rice and let
it simmer for hours,” said Ivan, who
was raised in New York by Peruvian
parents who cherished the traditions
of their home city of Lima, Peru.
If you don’t have a tradition of your
own, maybe your family can adopt a
new one to celebrate this year.
Black-Eyed Peas
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
2-3 ham hocks
1 onion, diced
1-2 teaspoons Morton’s
seasoning salt
1-2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Soak dried black-eyed peas in
water for about one hour. Drain.
Place peas, ham hocks and onion
in slow cooker. Cover with water.
Start cooker on high until beans are
very hot and begin to boil. Add 1
teaspoon each of Morton’s seasoning
salt, onion powder and garlic
powder.
Turn heat down to medium or
low and simmer beans for 6-8
hours. Taste and adjust seasoning
as desired by adding more
onion powder, garlic powder,
salt and pepper. Yields about five
servings. ª